The coastal engineering structure used to trap sand being transported by longshore currents for beach protection is called a:

a. breakwater
b. groin
c. jetty
d. seawall


b

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which air mass has its source region in the southwestern United States?

A. mP B. mT C. cT D. cA E. cP

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